Denon AVR-2308CI User Manual

AV SURROUND RECEIVERAVR-2308CIOwner’s ManualManuel de l’Utilisateur

ENGLISHAudio cables Video cablesCoaxial digital connections(Orange) Coaxial digital (75 Ω/ohms pin-plug) cableOptical digital connectionsOptical cable

ENGLISH• This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-2308CI into the format used to output the video signal

ENGLISHSpeaker Connectionsw qw q (R) (L)w qw q (R) (L)w qw q w q (L) (R)*/w q w q (L) (R)The illustration below shows a basic example of installatio

ENGLISHConnecting the Speaker CablesCarefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and + (red) and – (black) polarities on the speakers be

ENGLISHGetting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingWith HDMI connections, the video and audio si

ENGLISHGetting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting• Connect the cables to be used (vpage 8 “Vid

ENGLISHRecord Player• When connecting a record player with an MC cartridge, use a commercially available MC head amplifier or a step-up transformer.• I

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ENGLISHCarefully check the left (L) and right (R) channels and the inputs and outputs, and be sure to interconnect correctly.Connecting the Recording

ENGLISHRLRLRLRL3- 3-065 */"6%*0"6%*0CD Recorder / MD Recorder / Tape DeckMake analog connections if you wish to record analog audio signals,

n SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-S

ENGLISHGetting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingRLRLRLRLRLRL46#800'&3$&/5&3

ENGLISHGetting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingAntenna terminals An F-type FM antenna cable

ENGLISHMulti-zoneZONE2 out ConnectionsIf another pre-main (integrated) amplifier is connected, the ZONE2 out connectors can be used to play a different

ENGLISHNOTE• Insert the AC plugs securely. Incomplete connections could cause noise.• Only use the AC outlets to plug in audio devices. Do not use the

ENGLISHGetting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingExamples of On-screen Display and Front Displ

ENGLISHGetting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingMenu Map MENU 1.Auto Setup 2.Manual Setup

ENGLISH• This procedure lets you measure the acoustic properties of your speakers and listening room and make the optimum settings au

ENGLISHThe speaker connection status and the speaker polarities are detected at the main listening position. At this time, the listening environment w

ENGLISHError MessagesIf the auto setup procedure could not be completed due to speaker installation, the measuring environment, etc., an error message

ENGLISHMake detail settings for various parameters.Speaker SetupUse this procedure to set the speakers manually or if you wish to change the settings

• Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed in a rack.• Eviter des températures élevées. Tenir compte d’une

ENGLISHTest ToneSelect test tone playback method.[Selectable items]Auto : Automatically switch speaker from which test tone is output.Manual :

ENGLISHNOTE• It is not possible to convert “1080i” signals into “720p” format.• It is not possible to convert “720p” signals into “1080i” format.This

ENGLISHSubwoofer ModeSelect low range signal to be reproduced by subwoofer.[Selectable items]LFE LFE+Main : Select subwoofer signal.CrossoverSelect c

ENGLISHZone2 SetupMake settings for audio playback in a ZONE2 system.F Menu screen F2.Manual Setup2.HDMI Setup1.Speaker Setup4.Zone2 Setup5.Option Set

ENGLISHs Volume ControlSet the main zone volume setting.Volume LimitMake a setting for maximum volume.[Selectable items]OFF : Do not set a maximum v

ENGLISHg Quick Select NameChange the Quick Select name.Up to 16 characters can be input.[Input characters]A ~ Z a ~ z 0 ~ 9 ! “ # % & ’ ( ) * + ,

ENGLISHInput SetupUse this procedure to select the input source and make the settings related to playing input sources.Getting Started Connections S

ENGLISHInput ModeMake input mode and decode mode settings for this source.The selectable input modes depend on the input source and “Assign”

ENGLISHDigital InSelect digital input connector to assign to this source.[Input source] CD AUX DVD/HDP TV/CBL VCR DVR V.AUX [Selectable items]COAX1 :

ENGLISHAntenna AimingAdjust the XM radio reception sensitivity.SatelliteIndicate satellite signal strength.TerrestrialIndicate terrestrial signal stre

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ENGLISH• To select these surround modes using the buttons on the main remote control unit, press the SIMU button. The mode switches each tim

ENGLISHF Menu screen F2.Tone Control3.Room EQ4.RESTORER5.Night Mode6.Audio Delay1.Surround Parameter4.ParameterParametera Surround ParameterAdjust sur

ENGLISHROOM SIZEDetermine size of acoustic environment.[Selectable items]small : Simulate acoustics of a small room.med. smediummed. llarge : Simu

ENGLISHs Tone ControlAdjust the tonal quality of the sound.Tone DefeatTurn tone adjustments off.[Selectable items]ON : Playback without tone adjustm

ENGLISHg Night ModeOptimized setting for late-night listening. Operating from the main remote control unitPress the NIGHT button.The “ ” indicator

ENGLISHHDMI InformationShows information about HDMI input/output signals and monitor.F Menu screen F2.Audio Input Signal3.HDMI Information4.Auto Surro

ENGLISHSet [MODE SELECTOR 1] to “AUDIO” then press [SOURCE SELECT].The desired input source can be selected directly.<ON/STANDBY><POWE

ENGLISHPresetting Radio Stations(Preset Memory)Your favorite broadcast stations can be preset so that you can tune them in easily. Up to 56 stations c

ENGLISHNote: The XM Radio ID does not use the letters “I”, “O”, “S” or “F”. Activate your XM Satellite Radio service in the U.S.

ENGLISHSearching Categories1Press o p.2Use o p to select the category, then use ui to select the desired station.Channel categoryChecking the XM Sig

ENGLISHCheck that the following parts are supplied with the product.q Owner’s manual ...

ENGLISHListening to Music1Use [ui] to select the menu, then press [ENTER] or Page to select the music  le to be played.2Press [ENTER] or Page.Playbac

ENGLISHGetting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting• To cancel, press <ZONE2/REC SELECT&g

ENGLISH<SPEAKER A> <SPEAKER B><QUICK SELECT><POWER>About the button names in these explanations < > : Buttons on t

0Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingENGLISHRemote Control Unit OperationsDepending on the model and yea

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingENGLISHFunctions of Buttons by ComponentDevice operatedCD Player i

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingENGLISHDevice operatedCD Player iPodCD RecorderMD RecorderTape Dec

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingENGLISH[MODESELECTOR 1][MODESELECTOR 2][RETURN][1], [2], [3],[6], [

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information TroubleshootingENGLISHAmp Assign / Multi-zone Connections and OperationsThe AV

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information TroubleshootingENGLISHSBL SBRFLSW C FRSL SRMain zone7.1chSetting 2 :F 7.1-chan

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information TroubleshootingENGLISH$'- 48 '34-434#34#-yMain zone (7.1-channel sys

ENGLISHIn addition to the AVR-2308CI, the included main remote control unit (RC-1080) can also be used to operate the equipment listed below.q DENON s

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Information TroubleshootingENGLISHMulti-zone OperationsTurning the Power On and OffGOperat

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone TroubleshootingENGLISHSurround back speakersSound positioning directly to the r

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone TroubleshootingENGLISHG2H When not using surround back speakersSubwooferSurroun

0Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone TroubleshootingENGLISHNeural Surround™, a breakthrough in audio technology, wil

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone TroubleshootingENGLISHSurround modeSignals and adjustability in the different m

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone TroubleshootingENGLISHSurround modeSignals and adjustability in the different m

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone TroubleshootingENGLISHButtonNoteInput signalsANALOG LINEAR PCMDTS DOLBY DIGITAL

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone TroubleshootingENGLISHButtonNoteInput signalsANALOGLINEAR PCMDTS DOLBY DIGITAL

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone TroubleshootingENGLISHRelationship Between Video Signals and Monitor OutputVide

Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone TroubleshootingENGLISHVideo convertS-VIDEO MONITOR OUTInput signals MONITOR OUT

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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone InformationENGLISHIf a problem should arise, first check the following:1. Are t

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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone InformationENGLISHSymptom Cause Countermeasure PageiPod cannot be played.• The

0Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingENGLISHSpecificationsn Audio section • Power amplifi

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